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Waste Reusable

Reusing waste maximises usability of a resource. It helps reduce wastefulness of
resources.

Let’s learn about some ways to reduce waste of some commonly used items.

1 Food Scraps

 Eggshells are a great source of nutrients. They can be
used as soil fertilisers by drying them and making them

into a powder form and sprinkling them on soil.

 Instead of using plastic bubble wrap or shredded paper,
peanut shells can be used as packing material.

2 Use Tea Bag

 Used tea bag can be used as a shoe deodorant. Used tea
bag can absorb foul smell from the shoe.

 Used tea leaves can be used as compost, it can easily
degrade in the soil.

 Used tea bags can be stored and refrigerated to be used
as ice packs for eyes.

3 Empty Plastic Bottles

 Used and empty plastic bottles can be used as plant
pots.

4 Empty Paper Towel or Toilet Rolls

 Used rolls can be used as pencil holders, etc.

5 Old Shoe Boxes

 Old shoe boxes can be used to store things in an
organised way.

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